Unity Catalog
FoundationMedium Complexity📚 Medium
Unified governance for data and AI assets
Decision Guide
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When to Use
- →You're starting fresh with Databricks (use from day 1)
- →Managing multiple workspaces and need consistent governance
- →Need to track who accesses what data (audit requirements)
- →Want to share data securely across teams or organizations
- →Moving from legacy Hive metastore (migration required)
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When NOT to Use
- →Single-user sandbox workspace
- →Temporary POC with no production plans
Controls Using This Technology
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